PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 2894 p4p, 323 weight class) and Mauler Jackman (ranked 2550 p4p, 288 weight class). Fakiiri's entrance music is Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Fakiiri
vs
Jackman

202 cm
32
265 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

205 cm
32
260 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauler Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Jackman misses.
Jackman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fakiiri connects with the punch.

It looks like Mauler Jackman has been cut.
Jackman misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackman misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fakiiri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackman - the referee stops the clock and Fakiiri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackman. Fakiiri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri looks to land a left hand but Jackman moved out of range nicely.
Jackman throws a right hand that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left lands for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackman takes a step back to recover.
Fakiiri throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Jackman wants to counter with a clinch but Fakiiri pushes him away.
Jackman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fakiiri misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackman scores with a hook.
Fakiiri looks to land a body kick but Jackman moved away.
Jackman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fakiiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman closes the distance but Fakiiri moves to the side
enabling Fakiiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Fakiiri.

Jackman clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fakiiri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackman's brow.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackman blocking some punches.
Fakiiri pushes Jackman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fakiiri is trying to break the clinch but Jackman is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackman blocks an elbow strike from Fakiiri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackman tries to stall but Fakiiri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackman is trying to stall.
Jackman stalling in the clinch.

Fakiiri breaks the clinch.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
Fakiiri misses with a kick to the body.
Fakiiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackman takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Jackman moves out of range as Fakiiri throws a body kick.
Fakiiri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fakiiri catches Jackman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fakiiri scores with a leg kick.
Jackman throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but Jackman slips the punch.
Jackman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackman is looking to clinch but Fakiiri is avoiding it.
Jackman misses the jab.
Fakiiri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Donk. Jackman catches Fakiiri right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Nakki Fakiiri has been cut.
Jackman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
Fakiiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackman throws a sloppy body shot
and Fakiiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackman misses the target.
Jackman throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.
Fakiiri lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackman off the cage and back into range.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
Fakiiri throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jackman avoids it.
Fakiiri lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Fakiiri finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackman.

Jackman moves into range and clinches up with Fakiiri.
Jackman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Jackman takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Mauler Jackman's cut even more.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fakiiri wants to break free but Jackman has control.
Fakiiri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Fakiiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fakiiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackman throws an off balance right hand
and Fakiiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackman misses with a leg kick
and Fakiiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackman throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.
Fakiiri throws a wild body kick that Jackman sees coming a mile off.
Jackman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fakiiri blocks a jab.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fakiiri. Jackman shrugs it off though.
Jackman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackman instigates a clinch.

Fakiiri manages to break the clinch.
Nakki Fakiiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fakiiri.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri is looking to slow Jackman down with leg kicks.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Jackman.
Fakiiri throws a wild body kick that Jackman sees coming a mile off.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackman can do to turn this around?
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackman tries to bum rush Fakiiri with a series of wild strikes but Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fakiiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackman jabs Fakiiri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackman is looking to clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Jackman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Fakiiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fakiiri counter with a right hand.
Mauler Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman throws a hook but Fakiiri avoids it easily.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fakiiri doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.

Jackman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Jackman lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackman struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman working aggressively here.
Fakiiri lands a damaging elbow.
Jackman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fakiiri.
Jackman lands a nice uppercut.

Fakiiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
Jackman connects with a solid leg kick.
Fakiiri keeps Jackman at a distance using the push kick.
Jackman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fakiiri blocks a leg kick.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackman.
Jackman walks into a straight right hand from Fakiiri.
Jackman looks for the body kick but Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Jackman tests Fakiiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fakiiri.
Jackman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fakiiri throws a leg kick that misses.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fakiiri misses its target.
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackman is just out of range.
Jackman misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Jackman misses
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The cut above Mauler Jackman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fakiiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackman.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackman.
Jackman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fakiiri. That did some damage!
Jackman misses with a wild body shot.
Jackman misses the body punch
and Fakiiri counters with a nice body kick.
Jackman is breathing heavily.
Jackman throws a leg kick which misses Fakiiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Fakiiri tries to avoid it.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mauler Jackman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fakiiri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fakiiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fakiiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Fakiiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackman throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fakiiri. Fakiiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Fakiiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackman is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Jackman.
Good shot there by Fakiiri.
A slow jab from Jackman misses its intended target.
Fakiiri checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Fakiiri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Jackman saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
Jackman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Jackman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fakiiri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fakiiri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that Jackman ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackman also avoids with ease.
Fakiiri works over Jackman's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fakiiri staying out of range there.
Fakiiri is looking for a counter combo.
Jackman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fakiiri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackman connects with a body shot that sends Fakiiri's belly button to the back.
Jackman misses with a right hand
letting Fakiiri counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Jackman misses
and Fakiiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackman moves away.
Jackman wants to counter the offense by Fakiiri and move into the clinch position.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick which misses Jackman's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackman tries to avoid it.
Jackman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
Jackman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fakiiri.
A leg kick checked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Jackman.
As Jackman backs away, Fakiiri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fakiiri walks into a jab.
Jackman misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman misses with a body kick.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Jackman.
Fakiiri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackman if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fakiiri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fakiiri with a nice cross.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Jackman tries to clinch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri is looking to land body kicks.
Fakiiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman moves out of range of the body kick from Fakiiri.
Jackman checks a low kick from Fakiiri.
Jackman with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackman keeps Fakiiri at a distance using the push kick.
Jackman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Jackman.
Jackman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fakiiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackman throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackman cracks Fakiiri with a good jab.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fakiiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackman blocks a leg kick.
Jackman misses with a body shot.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mauler Jackman.
I think Jackman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakki Fakiiri!
After the fight, Nakki Fakiiri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.